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An exposition upon the Epistle to the Colossians Wherein, not only the text is…An exposition vpon the Epistle to the Colossians Wherein, not onely the text is…
An exposition upon the Epistle to the Colossians Wherein, not only the text is methodically analysed, and the sense of the words, by the help of writers, both ancient and modern is explained: but also, by doctrine and use, the intent of the holy Ghost is in every place more fully unfolded and urged. ... Being, the substance of near seven years week-days sermons, of N. Byfield, late one of the preachers for the city of Chester.An exposition vpon the Epistle to the Colossians Wherein, not onely the text is methodically analysed, and the sence of the words, by the help of writers, both ancient and moderne is explayned: but also, by doctrine and vse, the intent of the holy Ghost is in euery place more fully vnfolded and vrged. ... Being, the substance of neare seuen yeeres weeke-dayes sermons, of N. Byfield, late one of the preachers for the citie of Chester.
London: printed by Edward for Nathaniel Butter, 1617
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
1The use followeth. And first the doctrine of Gods wrath may greatly humble and astonish impenitent sinners. Is the anger of the Lord kindled against thee? how long then wilt thou be without innocencye? Be not a mocker, lest thy bonds increasef. Art thou an unclean person, a railer, a drunkard, an usurer, a swearer, a liar, a profaner of Gods Sabbaths, a voluptuous epicure, a carnal worldling, or the like? Be not deceived, nor let any deceive thee with vain words, crying peace, peace, daubing with untempered mortar; for assuredly the wrath of God for these things cometh upon the children of disobedience: and who knows the power of his wrathg? Secondly, seeing Gods wrath is so exceeding terrible and fierce, blessed are all they that are delivered from it in Jesus Christ. We should be stirred up to constant thankfulness, because the Lord hath forgiven us the punishment of our sins, 5so as now there is no condemnation to us being in Christ Jesus. Lastly, seeing the Lords anger is so dreadful, we should all learn to walk before him in all uprightness, and fear, and trembling, fencing our selves with the breast-plate of faith, and the helmet of hope, being in all things sober and watchful, taking heed to our selves that we be not hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. And thus of the wrath of God.
1The vse followeth. And first the doctrine of Gods wrath may greatly humble and astonish impenitent sinners. Is the anger of the Lord kindled against thee? how long then wilt thou be without innocenciee? Be not a mocker, lest thy bonds increasef. Art thou an vncleane person, a railer, a drunkard, an vsurer, a swearer, a lier, a prophaner of Gods Sabboths, a voluptuous epicure, a carnall worldling, or the like? Be not deceiued, nor let any deceiue thee with vaine words, crying peace, peace, dawbing with vntempered morter; for assuredly the wrath of God for these things commeth vpon the children of disobedience: and who knowes the power of his wrath